Ridgecrest Regional Hospice
Ridgecrest, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551602)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 2 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (760) 499-3617 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a family caregiver survey star rating or recommend percentage for Ridgecrest Regional Hospice, and its composite process score has not been reported compared to the California state average of 93.41. CMS does report a Hospice Care Index score of 7 and shows 73.9% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
Ridgecrest Regional Hospice serves 2 ZIP codes from its office in Ridgecrest, California, in Kern County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Ridgecrest Regional Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 551602, certified since February 17, 2011; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ridgecrest Regional Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Ridgecrest, California, serving Kern County. It has been Medicare-certified since February 17, 2011, and operates under an ownership type listed by CMS as "Other."
CMS Care Compare publishes a CMS Hospice Care Index score of 7 for this hospice, and reports that 73.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, a measure tied to quality of end-of-life support. CMS has not published a family caregiver CAHPS survey star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider — this is often the case for smaller hospices with limited patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality.
CMS has also not published this hospice's composite process measure score for direct comparison; the state average composite score in California is reported as 93.41, but CMS lists the comparison ('vs_state') as not reported for this hospice.
According to CMS data, Ridgecrest Regional Hospice serves a small area of 2 ZIP codes from its Ridgecrest, CA office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ridgecrest Regional Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 551602), certified since February 17, 2011, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent recommending, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score comparison for this hospice against the California state average of 93.41. CMS does report a Hospice Care Index score of 7 and that 73.9% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice serves 2 ZIP codes from its office in Ridgecrest, California, in Kern County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 2 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists this hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can reflect organizational structure but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Ridgecrest Regional Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 17, 2011.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom treatment.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Ridgecrest Regional Hospice at (760) 499-3617 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe enrollment steps; please contact Ridgecrest Regional Hospice at (760) 499-3617 to discuss how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services provided, staff availability, how symptoms are managed, and how family caregivers are supported; contact Ridgecrest Regional Hospice at (760) 499-3617 for specifics not covered in this CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ridgecrest Regional Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551602?state=CA to confirm current CMS quality data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.